Adopting two cats can keep them from getting lonely while you are away from home.
Cats may get along with their human companions, but when it comes to other cats they can be territorial and antisocial. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), cats in the wild rarely interact with other cats at all. Fortunately, you can increase your chances of having two cats that live in harmony if you raise them together. Adopting two kittens can give you the satisfaction of saving two lives, you can save money (shelters are cheaper than breeders) and you can get healthier cats. If you plan on breeding your male and female cats, however, don't adopt from a shelter. Most shelters, including county animal shelters, the Humane Society, the ASPCA and many no-kill shelters require their animals to be spayed and neutered.
Instructions
1. Call your local (or county) animal shelter and ask what types of cats they have available. Let them know you are looking for both female and male kittens that you can raise together. Schedule a visit to the shelter to look at all of the kittens the shelter has available.
2. Search other shelters, such as the ASPCA or Humane Society in your area, for male and female kittens. Most shelters will have both available, but it is possible that you will have to adopt each kitten from a different shelter. Visit each shelter in person and look at several different kittens. Hold them and spend time playing with them to determine which kittens will make the best additions to your family.
3. Use online resources such as petfinder.com to search for male and female kittens available for adoption in your area. These websites allow you to search for cats by breed and show results based on your zip code. Browse through the available kittens. Read their profiles and watch any videos the shelter may provide. Call about each kitten you are interested in and make appointments to meet them in person.
4. Ask about the shelter's requirements for adoption when you have chosen your male and female kitten. Some shelters ask for background checks or ask you to fill out questionnaires to show that you will be able to properly care for the cats. You might also be asked to sign a contract agreeing to spay and neuter the kittens and not have them declawed. Many shelters want you to promise you will bring the cat back to them if you are no longer able to care for it.
5. Fill out and sign any paperwork the shelter provides. Pay the fee, and then take your two new kitties home and enjoy their company.
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